"You bitch, You finally showed up!!!"
A voice filled with annoyance reached Eli's ears, prompting him to halt and turn toward the source.
As he turned, Eli saw a black-haired man hastily approaching. His gaze briefly met Lucian's, who was merely observing the unfolding scene.
Eli shifted his attention to Mariel, seeking some clarification. She shook her head in denial, and then he glanced at Rose, who nodded awkwardly.
"Who is he?" Eli whispered, his breath grazing Rose's neck. Suddenly, He squinted his eyes at the corner of the corridor before glancing back at the black-haired man.
"W-Well, he is my brother" Rose replied with a hint of discomfort.
"Father!" The black-haired man embraced Lucian.
"What's wrong?" Lucian inquired.
"Nothing, Father. It's about marriage" the black-haired man said, eyeing Rose.
"I thought you would be holed up in the Nex" he added sarcastically.
